What is the weather like in Phoenix vs Salt Lake City in January?

In January, Phoenix averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 16 mm of rain; Salt Lake City averages 5°C high / -4°C low with about 38 mm.

Phoenix vs Salt Lake City in January

Phoenix is the better pick in January — 78 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Phoenix is nice, dry, while Salt Lake City is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Phoenix vs Salt Lake City — January climate, side by side

	Phoenix	Salt Lake City
Comfort score	78/100 (B)	51/100 (D)
Feels-like high	17°C	2°C
Avg high / low	20° / 8°	5° / -4°
Rainfall	16 mm	38 mm
Rainy days	3	9
Humidity	54%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	59	47

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Phoenix vs Salt Lake City in January — FAQ

Is January better in Phoenix or Salt Lake City?: Phoenix is the better pick in January — 78 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Phoenix is nice, dry, while Salt Lake City is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Phoenix vs Salt Lake City in January?: In January, Phoenix averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 16 mm of rain; Salt Lake City averages 5°C high / -4°C low with about 38 mm.